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All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours.
This course is accredited by the following boards:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467.
Provider approved by the Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia , South Carolina Boards of Nursing through CE Broker, CE Provider #: 50-13256.

Provider approved by the California Department of Public Health, Nurse Aide Certification (NAC) #7046. This document must be retained by the certified nurse assistant for a period of four years after the course completion. Provider approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing Assistive Personnel, Florida Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants; CE Broker CE Provider #: 50-13256.

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Massage and Compassionate Touch® in Dementia Care

For a complete list of accreditations for this course, please see the accreditation information box below the author’s bio. All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours.

The purpose of this course is to introduce professional caregivers in eldercare or hospice and massage therapists to the benefits and practical application of skilled touch as a non-pharmacological, non-invasive and cost-effective approach in managing special needs and challenging behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

Pedagogy offers discounts for purchases of 10 or more online inservices and also offers cost saving memberships that provide access to the entire catalog of inservices for your staff. To learn more about the Inservice and Compliance Memberships click here. To order multiple inservices for your staff contact us at sales@pedagogy-inc.com. Facility purchases of education always include the use of our Learning Management System that allows you complete control and oversight of education.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Differentiate Compassionate Touch® from other forms of touch therapy.

Identify caregiver challenges associated with care of elders with mid-stage of Alzheimer’s disease

Define agitated behaviors and identify possible causes.

Recognize the significance of the human touch in caregiving.

Relate the benefits of skilled touch related to dementia care.

Identify the general guidelines of using skilled touch with persons with dementia.